Abby or Abbie is a given name, most often a shortened form of Abigail and Albert.
| Pronunciation | /ˈæbi/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex (mostly female) |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | English, Hebrew, Germanic |
| Word/name | Historically a nickname for Abigail or Albert |
| Meaning | "My father is joyful" (Hebrew) "Noble" and "Bright" (Germanic) |
| Region of origin | English-speaking world |
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| Related names | Abigail, Albert, Abbott, Abbot, Abraham, Abner, Aby, Abey, Abi, Abie, Gobnait (Irish), Abaigeal (Irish), Ailbhe (Irish) |